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Mukila Maitha, assistant professor will accompany a group of Harper College Honors students to Zimbabwe.

Many Paths Lead Honors Students to Zimbabwe

March 09, 2016

A passion to join the Peace Corp, growing up in Mexico, a high school teacher’s advice, a class on East African literature — these different paths helped lead Harper Honors students to a 10-day study abroad trip to Zimbabwe scheduled during spring break. Read More

Joseph Rosner

Positioned for Success

February 18, 2016

Once hired as a probationary firefighter, I felt confident I would succeed and make it through probation with the foundation my degree provided me. Read More

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Distinguished Trustee Scholarship

February 17, 2016

Two years (60 credit hours) of fully paid tuition. Fees included. $500 book stipend per semester. Are you interested? Read More

 Adam Rothenberg

Finding My True Calling

February 11, 2016

Unlike many college experiences, mine did not start immediately after high school. I took several years to find my true calling and get into a career I love. Read More

New Student Orientation Booth

Secrets to Surviving a Boomerang Experience

January 20, 2016

We know that many parents of college-students face “boomerangs”–adult children who may be returning to live in the family home for a variety of reasons. They look familiar--sound familiar--but the “house rules” and family by-laws seem to be ignored in every possible way. What happened? Read More

Last Updated: 3/17/26